Cellar360

Wow, what a lucky stop. We were walking by and decided to give it a try, boy did we luck out!

Views from the tasting room: Spectacular.
–Tastings.
Four tastings are available-​California, Global, Just a Tad Sweet, & and a Reserve. If you are a wine club member, they comp the Regular tastings & charge $ 10 for the Reserve.
–Tasting Rooms
The public tasting room is located immediately upon entry. A private tasting room, with amazing views of SF, are available in the back for members.
–Service.
Although my friend assured me that service is normally above par, service was less than satisfactory the Sunday morning of our visit. It wasn’t even busy. Nonetheless, I had a delightful time with friends exploring the different wines they had to offer.
Tips:
–Inquire about their wine club membership. Really great perks– vast assortment of wine, complimentary tastings in their private tasting room, as well as at different wineries in Napa Valley.
–They have a delicious cheese and meat platter available for $ 25.
Cheers!

I came here for a tasting with a friend who’s a member, and thought it was a fun experience!
The location is gorgeous & the space itself & spacious & accommodating. It wasn’t all that crowded when we were here on a Sunday afternoon.
Basically, the way tastings work at Cellar360 (at least when I was here) is that they have a couple of $ 10 & $ 20 (although I noticed there website says $ 25, but I could have sworn it was $ 20) menus. If you’re there w/​a member the $ 10 ones are free & the $ 20 ones are $ 10. We also got a salami & cheese platter w/​bread. To be honest, I thought the platter was just okay, but it’s always nice to have a little something to nibble on w/​your wine.
I normally wouldn’t come to Fisherman’s Wharf, except if I had friends in town & was out and about doing touristy things, but this is somewhere I would definitely take people to if we were in the area.
The one complaint I had, and I’m not surprised that quite a few people mentioned it in there reviews is that the staff isn’t really all that chipper. I don’t think it helped that we were here w/​a member, and w/​the exception of our meat/​cheese platter & one member of our group opting to go for a premium tasting (which was discounted) we were essentially sampling wine for free. Regardless, our sommelier wasn’t very attentive even though the place wasn’t all that crowded.
At the end of the day though, Cellar360 is nice, and I’d come back.

This place, although located in the middle of tourist hell, is actually really fantastic. Great for bringing out of town guests, and for meeting friends in an slightly unorthodox location.
The key is enjoying this place it to become a member so you can sit in the private room overlooking the bay and get free tastings. It’s very comfortable, plush and spacious.
I will say, the staff was a little brash and almost rude at points. I’m sure the amount of tourists they have to deal with takes its toll. But still…
Apart from that small hiccup, they have a nice selection of wine and delicious cheese /​charcuterie plates to nipple on.
If I could give 3.5 stars I would.

I love finding possible local hangouts in the middle of touristy ones! A couple of my vino friends are members here, if it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t have found this place.
Not the easiest to spot from the main street, Cellar 360 is on the second floor of Ghirardelli Square, hidden behind the more noticeable McCormick and Kuleto’s restaurant, up the stairs, past the restrooms, next to Crown and Crumpet tea room.
Cellar 360 is affiliated with well known wineries like Beringer, Étude, Château St. Jean, etc. If your out of town guests are pressed for time, you don’t have to drive all the way to Napa valley to taste some great wines. Tastings range from $ 10 — $ 25 for different red and white flights or if you know exactly what you want (like I did!) you can immediately just say, «I’d have a glass of that reserve Étude Pinot.» It’s $ 20 a glass, but boy, it was an almost full glass and Étude’s wines are always worth it.
Pair this with a cheese and charcuterie plate big enough for 3 while watching Alcatraz from a distance? You’d never want to leave.

I only used the back glass room for an art class in the evening. They sell wine by the glass for about $ 5 – 6. Cheese was a bit expensive $ 25/​plate.
They have a seating area which faces the Pier.
Parking — Not tricking at all as I was able to score street parking. Metered until 7pm on weekdays. $ 2.50/hr. Otherwise, limited residential 2 hour parking until 8pm.

I’ve spent a handful of lovely afternoons at this tasting room in the heart of Ghirardelli Square and enjoyed every single one. During the fleeting warmer months you can sit outside and sip your wine. Otherwise, sit inside at one of the tables with a view of the bay – or in one of the newly added lounge seating areas.
Wherever you choose to taste the wines, you’ll get an impressive variety of selections. Cellar 360, you see, is affiliated with a number of wineries in the Bay Area and abroad: Beringer, St. Clement, Château St. Jean, Étude, and Penfolds to name a few. They have several flights to choose from, ranging from $ 10 to $ 25 for five wines, as well as some excellent cheese and charcuterie plates.
I’ve been fortunate enough to taste at Cellar360 with two friends who are members. As benefits of their membership, some flights are free and others are half off. Megan and Tom provided wonderful service this past weekend, with some very generous pours. The cabernet flight, in particular, was remarkable with some very high-​end wines.
I also love that Cellar360 has a nicely curated selection of home goods for sale, from Riedel wine glasses to serving pieces perfect for a party. For those times when I don’t feel like drinking wine and my friends are enjoying themselves, I’m able to keep myself busy with a little retail therapy.

1. Happy Hour is available, or was at least when we were there, even if the man behind the counter says Happy Hour in a snotty voice.
2. $ 15 for a bottle isn’t bad when you can enjoy it out of the cold.
3. $ 10 cheese board is tiny. PASS. Please tell me my cheese board choices next time. I had no idea which was which.
4. Nice looking place, seats near the window only for ‘club members’, and fyi, no one even tried to sell me on the club. Cellar360, you should have at least tried.
For a nice wine spot in Ghirardelli square, it’s definitely an OK option. What’s missing is the kind service and pleasantries you’d find at other wine shops.

I love the location of this really cool spot. In the heart of Ghirardelli Square, a quiet oasis to sit down and enjoy a few sips of some interesting wines while gazing across lovely San Francisco Bay at Alcatraz Island and the vicinity.
Cellar360 has a rather large selection of wines and is affiliated to several Napa and Sonoma wineries so this single membership can get you free tastings and discounts at eight different wineries. Now that ALONE is a great value.
Their clubs are very affordable, with no long term commitment and comfortably spaced shipments. Pick up your wines at the store to save on shipping :)
Members get to use their really nice lounge/​tasting room with sweeping views of the Bay as you sip on wines and munch on cheese and crackers. The reserve tastings (ordinarily $ 25) are only $ 10 for members — a steal!
Lots of wine to buy, taste, a deli/​café in the store and lots of wine related merchandise available for purchase. Once in a while, they have a tasting in the back room which is quite elaborate and nice.
Staff are very friendly and not intrusive at all. But they can tell you a lot about the wines if you are so inclined so feel free to ask!
I just wish they had a bathroom inside instead of having to walk into the Square and fight the tourists. Ah, but that’s a small price to pay.
~ 4 stars overall. I’ve been here several times with great friends and it’s always been a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
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I used to be a member of Cellar360 but it was a terrible club. The shipments were all of the place and the quality was really, really mixed.
Going here for tasting during tourist season is a big waste. They were understaffed and the floor manager was rude. We left and went elsewhere.

I have been to this establishment twice. The first time was several years ago, but it made a good impression so I had to return.
On my second visit, my husband and I were here with another couple. We each started with the same tasting, and after the first wine one of us decided to get the cheese plate. The employee that started our tasting (Rob) was polite but came off as aloof. I was impressed when he told us he was leaving for lunch but introduced us to Erin who would be completing our tasting.
Erin made our experience here so wonderful. She was personable and fun. She asked us about our plans and when we told her we were going up to Napa and Sonoma for a week, she promptly gave us a little black book of offers for multiple wineries. She handed the first to my husband and then said she needed to get another for the other couple because the offers were only good for two people.
I checked in on Unilocal and we got the cheese plate for free. Erin saw me from across the bar and knew exactly what I was talking about. Speaking of the cheese plate, WOW! The truffled cow’s milk cheese was like nothing I have ever tasted before. Understand that I am as passionate about my cheese as I am about my wine. If you have any love of cheese you would be doing yourself wrong to not try this cheese. To make things even better, Erin gave us the board that our cheese was served on. Then she got another board for the other couple we were with. Major points for Erin.
We ended up getting a glass of wine and a plate of the truffled cheese to enjoy. They let us sit in the «members only» room because they were «slow» that day. Rob returned from his lunch and provided us with their wine club information. We had received this info on my first visit, but this time it seemed to be a much better deal so we joined. I would say it is a deal for the money. Keep in mind, my husband and I are very picky when it comes to joining wine clubs.
Go here. You will enjoy yourself and learn something. The views alone are worth it.

My friend’s original date flaked, so I got treated to a free wine and cheese tasting in Cellar360 for Saturday brunch.
We tasted about 4 – 5 wines, which were all pleasant, accompanied with 4 cheeses. My favorite cheese was the Fiscallini Bandage Wrapped Cheddar.
Since we were there with a Groupon, there was also a bit of «selling» the tasting club. It was expected, but still a little annoying for me since I wasn’t interested. But, I guess it’s okay since my friend was somewhat interested.
My annoyance with the selling was mitigated by the fact that we seemed to have the VIP room to ourselves for most of our visit, since we arrived «bright and early» when they opened at 11. Plus, it was a bright, clear day, so we were also able to enjoy beautiful views of the Bay and watch the polar club swimmers down below. And, of course, I would remiss if I didn’t comment on our fabulous server, who didn’t do the selling. She shared her knowledge on each wine and answered any questions we had with fervor and spunk.

Being located in Ghirardelli Square, it’s at the center of tourist-​ville but their selection of wines is quite superb, along with other gourmet items (gourmet olive oil, cute kitchen/​chef accessories) and a cool looking deli.
If you are a wine club member, you get to sit in a separate room at very nice tables for the pourers to bring you your selections. The décor of the place is very attractive.
When you join their wine club, you also join the wine clubs of the individual wineries out in the Napa/​Healdsburg area where their wines come from. They also recently started pick up parties, so if you’re a local you can come pick up your shipments instead of having to pay for shipping for your quarterly bottles. Their membership is an awesome deal because you can get free tastings for yourself and a few other friends who come along with you as well.
Be sure to try their cheese tasting also — you get to take home the cute little cheese board! :)

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place.
Came here for the first time back in the fall of 2009 after hearing about their wine club from a coworker. When I got there I immediately asked for info on the club, and ended up signing up on the spot. As a newly inaugurated club member, my guest and I were escorted into the VIP room, given a glass of champagne, and a menu with several flights to choose from, all (except the Premium flight) free to club members and up to 3 guests. WOW — I was loving in already.
Since that wondrous day so long ago, I have been back many many times. Every time I go I am treated with the same great service. Cellar360 always has a good wine selection, and the flight options change on a regular basis (about monthly).
My only complaint is that when I first became a member, there were 3 flights to choose from that were complimentary. Since then they have reduced it to one complimentary (for club members, $ 10 for non members), and one premium (premium is $ 10 for club members, $ 25 for non members). I asked why and was told that they just had too many open bottles at the end of the day with regular 3 flights. It’s a bummer, but certainly not a deal breaker. Yes, the variety was nice, because I like to go to the tasting room every few weeks, and now I often am repeating flights, but oh well, I can’t complain too much, they take care of me.
The other benefits to being a member here:
You get a shipment of 6 bottles (either all white, mixed, or all red), available at two levels of pricing
You get a «tasting passport» to 8 different wineries around California that gives you free tasting for you and 3 guests. This is invaluable! I’ve literally saved hundreds of dollars on tastings with this benefit! LOVE IT!!!
As a member you get discounts at the tasting room in SF and at all the wineries they are associated with. This includes discounts on food (they have awesome cheese plates and small appetizers on the weekends)
I really can’t rave enough about this place. At least 3 or 4 people I have taken here have joined themselves. It’s just a win win.

If they don’t have it, they’ll get it for you.
Tremendous selection with a very impressive layout. You won’t find your five-​figure bottles out front but they hold some gems in the back.
Wine tasting bar is very attractive.
Pairing events are designed to be comfortable for both the beginner and the expert.
Staff is friendly and knowledgeable.
Facility is immaculate.
Every time I’ve dropped in, I’ve left happier than when I entered. Since I’m a semi-​regular but don’t live locally, I’ve never bought anything from the store, though I have ordered a few bottles for friends. Cellar360 goes above and beyond the call of duty and takes great care in their clients.

I am NOT a wine drinker by any stretch of the imagination, but nonetheless decided to partake in a little wine and cheese tasting here.
I actually quite enjoyed it. I tried 6 wines with accompanied cheeses. It was just $ 20. I wish I would have remembered the names of the wines but I’m not quite up to that in my wine ventures yet. 2 of them sucked, like just plain nasty. 2 of them were ok, tasted like any other wine I had tried. 2 of them were freakin delicious! If I had only ever had wine like that I might become a wine drinker. Perhaps I will take the time to find out what the names were, but it’s not too likely, just go and do the tastings for yourself.
Also, Cellar360 carries an Austrailian beer called Victoria Bitter (or VB). I am not a huge fan, but I know many people who love the stuff. Apparently this is one of the only places in the Western Hemisphere where you can order it, so I find myself picking up cases for friends when I’m up here.

Yay for groupons! I made a last minute reservation for the next day with no difficulties and was able to snag a great $ 25 deal. Parking wasn’t too much of a hassle on a Sunday early afternoon. Meters are out on Sundays and i scored a spot right outside ghirardelli square! Cellar360 is located inside the plaza itself.
I checked in at the bar and someone led us to one of the tables in the back. We were given several different types of cheese and 6 different types of wine to taste. We were given a brief background on each wine and a list of the wines we were tasting. It was quiet inside and a relaxing experience. I would come here again to buy a bottle or two!

I must say I’m so glad to have bought the groupon for here: 2 wine & cheese tastings for $ 25. It was well worth it! We had a total of 6 different wine tastings & 4 different types of cheeses. I hadn’t known about this place until I saw the deal & I’m so happy I did, because I would definitely come back again. Although they don’t make their own wine, the worker explained to me that they take the top, best selling wine from a variety of wineries & provide them here — to taste & buy.
A tasting by itself costs $ 20. And there are other food options on the menu such as skewers, cheese, & cured meats. Wine bar + tables inside & out. Reservations are only a one-​hour seating for the inside tables, but they were nice enough to let us stay a little past that. If not, we had the option to sit at the wine bar or outside tables.
Downfall — parking. Metered 1 hour street parking or walk farther & park in a lot. Recommend catching public trans or get dropped off if local.

I’ve been here entirely too many times (that’s a GOOD thing). My first visit was for a Wine tasting 101 class in March, led by their super fabulous wine connousier, Nick. This guy needs his own TV show or something. He’s just freakin’ hilarious. I left wanting to be his best friend. Not only did I learn alot about how to taste, swirl, describe and pair my wines, I also had a great time in the process. So at Wine Tasting 101, I learned that Cellar 360 actually does wine tastings all day every day. Which is why I started coming here alot. Basically, you come up to the bar and you pay $ 10 for a wine tasting, of which they have several different groups of wines (i.e, Wines of the World, California wines, etc.). Pick your «group», pay $ 10 and taste 5 wines. BUT — if you buy a bottle (any bottle) the tasting is FREE. So since I love their wine selection, I started coming here and doing the wine tasting in order to try something new, take a bottle home, and essentially get a free tasting in the process. I ended buying two cases of wine from them for my wedding — I was surprised to find their bottles priced comparably to big-​box stores.
It’s a great place to unwind — the view from behind the bar is beautiful, the vibe is lively, and the staff is friendly. You should definitely check out their website
check their Events schedule and try to make it to one of their Wine tasting classes — bring a few friends. You’ll have a blast, I promise :)

For 60 dollars every quarter you get 6 bottles which is a really good deal if you are to come here to do a lot of wine tasting as well as you want to bring friends and family to enjoy the very classy tasting room that overlooks the beautiful Alcatraz without freezing yourself and in a higher than street level elevation.
The Napa wines are quite expensive. A couple bottles from the Power Flight we tried were in the 115 dollars mark for a cab, which you would seldom pay for very good French cab.
We did get lucky and had a chance trying the Godfather tawny port, which every exhale afterwards I can still taste it in my mouth for quite a few minutes. This will be a perfect dessert if you don’t want to drink a bottle for dinner because you don’t cook at home, because this will be your dessert that you can relax and chill on any weeknights.
The service was a bit slow because the servers were too busy attending people who just came and have wine tasting and are not club members.
You also are going to be treated as club members when you actually visit these vineyards, which most likely you are paying way less here than joining those clubs at each winery.
This is a fantastic place to get your local wines if you are a club member.